Mom Friends

Last Episode of Season 1! Sleep Updates

June 07, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

Join your cohosts as they close out the season with a sleep update from their own daughters! Stay till the end to hear a couple other stories sent in by YOU! Find more sleep without sleep training updates in Rachael's IG highlight "sleep stories" @heysleepybaby Please leave us a rating and review if you've enjoyed the season. We're so thankful for you all! xo Rachael & Kara Ann Connect with Kara Ann and Rachael: Kara Ann's Instagram @bloombabywellness Rachael's Instagram @heysleepybaby ...

Simple & Sustainable Parenting with Lindsay Short

May 31, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Join Rachael as she speaks with Lindsay Short of @simply.sustainable.parenting as they discuss how to reduce clutter and overwhelm when it comes to baby "stuff" and how to make sustainable choices from diapering to playroom items! Lindsay is a family life educator with years of experience as a life coach. She facilitates conversations to empower parents to make the best decisions for their children. Website: www.simplysustainableparenting.com Upcoming Workshop: https://simplysustainablepa...

Baby Tummy Issues: Reflux, Colic, and Allergies with Dr. Julia Getzelman

May 24, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Join Rachael and Dr. Julia Getzelman, founder of GetzWell Pediatrics in SF, CA, as they talk about all things baby gut! Poop, gas, colic, allergies, reflux, "colic" and starting solids are discussed. They also chat about the current state of pediatrics in the US and the need for more holistic and functional medicine. About Dr. Julia Getzelman Julia Getzelman, M.D. founded GetzWell Pediatrics in 2008 with a passionate commitment to bring pediatric functional medicine to San Francisco. Dr...

Tips for Traveling with Babies and Toddlers

May 17, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Join Kara Ann and Rachael on this episode of Mom Friends all about traveling with little ones. We discuss practical tips we learned from personal experience through travel at different ages and stages. In This Episode: Car Seat Safety: Michelle @safeintheseat - she has a car seat safety course and great recommendations for travel car seats Cling Sunshades for the Car Travel Stroller: Ergobaby Metro Indestructibles Books Connect with Kara Ann and Rachael: Kara Ann's Instagram @bloombab...

Navigating Friendships with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer

May 10, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Join Rachael as she talks with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer about how relationships with friends change after having kids, what we can do about it, and how to know when it's time to say goodbye. We talk about navigating "friendship breakups" and how to make new friends. Dr. Miriam Kirmayer is a clinical psychologist and leading friendship expert who has studied the science of friendship and social connection for over a decade. Her work focuses on helping others navigate life transitions, cultivate r...

Baby Sign Language with Laura Payne

May 03, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

Join Kara Ann and guest Laura Payne for this episode of Mom Friends. We discuss American Sign Language and baby sign language, how learning signs can be a wonderful tool to help ease frustration and hep your baby communicate and more. Laura is a Baby Sign Language Expert and Coach for parents of babies and toddlers. Laura is a former Teacher of the Deaf, now combining her passion for the Deaf culture and ASL with her identity as a mother. Her mission is to be a resource for you to unlock th...

Breastsleeping & The Sleep Industry with Lindsey Shipley, IBCLC

April 19, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

Join Rachael and Lindsey Shipley of @lactationlink as they discuss Lindsey's journey as a mother of 3, bed sharing and misinformation regarding bedsharing/ breastsleeping, SIDS, and the infant feeding & sleep industry at large. Trigger warning: SIDS & Infant Death is discussed in this episode. Lindsey Shipley is an RN, Childbirth Educator, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, cancer survivor, and mom of 3. After being a labor and delivery RN for 5 years, Lindsey saw to...

Postpartum Anxiety & Intrusive Thoughts with Kate Borsato

April 12, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Join Rachael as she chats with therapist Kate Borsato (@kateborsato on IG) about postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and realistic ideas for self care. Kate is a mental health therapist and educator for moms as they transition to and through motherhood. She creates online programs, workshops, and many free resources to help moms find their calm in motherhood without losing themselves. Find Kate's offerings below! Link to Anxiety Course: https://kateborsato.lpages.co/manage-mom-anx...

Postpartum Expectations, Recovery and Returning to Fitness with Leah Barto

April 12, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Join Kara Ann and guest Leah Barto on this episode of Mom Friends. Leah is a birth doula, the program director at Birthfit, a gym owner and a mom of two. She shares realistic tips for postpartum recovery, asking for help as well as setting boundaries, slowing down and returning to fitness and more. In This Episode: Birthfit Instagram: @birthfit Birthfit Lying In Program - FREE! Birthfit Website Eco-Postnatal Care Connect With Us! Kara Ann's Instagram @bloombabywellness Rachael's Ins...

Preconception Nutrition with Registered Dietitian Ayla Barmmer, RD - Creator of Full Circle Prenatal

March 29, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Join Kara Ann and Ayla Barmmer, MS, RD, LDN on this episode of Mom Friends where we discuss postpartum nutrient needs, preparing for subsequent pregnancies, pregnancy spacing, pregnancy loss, pre and postnatals and more. We do discuss the sensitive topic of pregnancy loss during this episode. In This Episode: Full Circle Prenatal Instagram: @fullcircleprenatal Order Full Circle Prenatal Ayla's Practice: Boston Functional Nutrition Nettle Leaf Connect With Us! Kara Ann's Instagram @b...

Preconception Nutrition with Registered Dietitian Ayla Barmmer, Creator of Full Circle Prenatal

March 29, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Join Kara Ann and Ayla Barmmer, MS, RD, LDN on this episode of Mom Friends where we discuss postpartum nutrient needs, preparing for subsequent pregnancies, pregnancy spacing, pregnancy loss, pre and postnatals and more. We do discuss the sensitive topic of pregnancy loss during this episode. In This Episode: Full Circle Prenatal Instagram: @fullcircleprenatal Order Full Circle Prenatal Ayla's Practice: Boston Functional Nutrition Nettle Leaf Connect With Us! Kara Ann's Instagram @b...

Boundaries with Dr. Tracy

March 22, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Join Rachael as she talks with Dr. Tracy D. of @drtracyd on Instagram, an amazing therapist devoted to women and couples. Rachael and Dr. Tracy tackle the tricky topic of In- Laws and Parents, and how to set boundaries when it comes to our kids and our space. Dr. Tracy helps women and mothers build healthy relationships and learn to be their best selves by helping you to let go of guilt, communicate your needs, and set boundaries in your life. Find Dr. Tracy Dalgleish on IG: @drtracyd We...

Empowering Your Birth with Heather Knezic of A Life in Labor

March 15, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Join Kara Ann and Heather Knezic of A Life in Labor on this episode of Mom Friends. Heather is a labor and delivery nurse and is passionate about empowering moms to be in planning for their birth and being an advocate for the birth that they want to have. We talk everything from how to create a birth plan, communicating your preferences to your provider, tips for partners and birth support people, options available during a planned cesarean and more! In This Episode: Heather's Instagram: @...

Tongue Ties with Dr. Giselle Tadros

March 08, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Join Rachael for this interview with Dr. Giselle Tadros DPT, who is the founder of In-Home Pediatric PT of NJ (@inhomepediatricpt) and Milk Matters PT(@milkmatterspt). She has been helping babies and families in her community for over 20 years and has 3 kids of her own. In addition to traditional physical therapy, Giselle also specializes in working with infants who have lip and tongue ties. She helps teach them efficient feeding with correct techniques through gentle and fun exercise proto...

Tongue Ties with Dr. Giselle Tadros

March 08, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Join Rachael for this interview with Dr. Giselle Tadros DPT, who is the founder of In-Home Pediatric PT of NJ (@inhomepediatricpt) and Milk Matters PT(@milkmatterspt). She has been helping babies and families in her community for over 20 years and has 3 kids of her own. In addition to traditional physical therapy, Giselle also specializes in working with infants who have lip and tongue ties. She helps teach them efficient feeding with correct techniques through gentle and fun exercise proto...

The Future of Starting Solids with Jenny Best of Solid Starts

March 01, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Join Kara Ann and guest Jenny Best of Solid Starts on this episode of Mom Friends. We discuss the purpose of Jenny's work, her personal experience with introducing solids with her children, the benefits of starting with finger foods, the baby food industry and more! In This Episode: Solid Starts Instagram: @solidstarts First Foods Database - FREE RESOURCE From Spoons to Fingers Webinar 30 Foods Never to Feed Your Baby First 100 Days Chicken Liver Pate Recipe - FREE RESOURCE Purple Oa...

Baby Containers & Tummy Time with OT Ali Vuolo

February 22, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

Join Rachael and Ali Vuolo, Pediatric OT and clean living expert. Ali is passionate about supporting babies and moms from the start by teaching them to do less! Find Ali: @hawkandwaves on IG Website/ Blog: hawkandwaves.com Ali's favorite baby carriers: K'tan and Ergo

Our Experiences with Sleep Training

February 15, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MB

Trigger warning: sleep training On this episode of Mom Friends, Rachael and Kara Ann share their experiences with sleep training. We are wearing our mom hats and getting very vulnerable with the effect this had on our early days of motherhood. Connect With Us! Kara Ann's Instagram @bloombabywellness Rachael's Instagram @heysleepybaby Kara Ann's Website Rachael's Website

The Mental Load & Mom Guilt

February 08, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

Join Rachael as she talks with Dr. Morgan Cutlip, relationship consultant, researcher, and face behind relationship Instagram account @mylovethinks. Morgan Cutlip is a wife, mom to Effie and Roy, a Ph.D. in psychology, and life-long lover of all things relationships. She develops online relationship courses and resources at Love Thinks and manages the blog at www.mylovethinks.com. Is on the medical advisory board for @flotracker and advisory board for friends with rings. Feel free to hang ...

Tips for Moving with Little Ones

February 01, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

Join Rachael and Kara Ann for this episode of Mom Friends, where they discuss their recent cross-country moves with little ones and share some tips to help you with a smoother transition! Links Mentioned: Rachael's Travel Guide Travel Blackout Curtains Connect With Us! Kara Ann's Instagram @bloombabywellness Rachael's Instagram @heysleepybaby Kara Ann's Website Rachael's Website

Attachment with Bethany Saltman

January 25, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Join Rachael and Bethany Saltman, researcher and author of The Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment, as they discuss how to find "delight" in your motherhood journey (even if that means chicken nuggets and Real Housewives) and what really matters when forming secure attachments with our babies (hint: you don't have to breastfeed or cosleep). Bethany's Website and Blog Register for the Secret Teachings Group Follow on IG @bethany_saltman Follow on Twitter @Be...

Get to Know Your Hosts - Rachael and Kara Ann

January 18, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

Welcome to the first episode of Mom Friends! Get to know your hosts, Rachael, a Pediatric Sleep Specialist and Kara Ann, a Certified Nutrition Consultant for pregnancy, postpartum and babies. In this episode we share about our backgrounds and experiences that inspired us to create the Mom Friends Podcast! Grab your headphones and a coffee and come relate, laugh and vent with your new mom friends! Connect With Us! Kara Ann's Instagram @bloombabywellness Rachael's Instagram @heysleepybaby...

All About Teething - Expectations, Sleep and Natural Remedies

January 18, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

In this episode Kara Ann and Rachael discuss teething, expectations for sleep and natural ways to help your little one stay comfortable. Links Mentioned: Nuby Popsicle Molds TeetherPops Silicone Feeders Baby Banana Silicone Toothbrush - favorite for young babies "Baby Sophie" Teether - favorite for young babies Zoli Stick Teether - great for molars Zoli Bunny Teether - great for molars Connect With Us! Kara Ann's Instagram @bloombabywellness Rachael's Instagram @heysleepybaby Ka...

Intimacy Postpartum with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish

January 18, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Join Rachael of @heysleepy baby and Dr. Tracy Dalgleish of @drtracyd for this episode all about postpartum relationships and intimacy. Dr. Tracy Dalgleish's Websites: https://drtracyd.com https://beconnected.drtracyd.com FB & Twitter: @DrTracyD IG: @Dr.TracyD Dr. Tracy Dalgleish helps individuals and couples navigate the challenges we all face in our relationships and within ourselves to create a more meaningful life through therapy, wellness seminars, and her work outside of the th...

Mom Friends Trailer

January 10, 2021 17:00 - 1 minute - 1 MB

Join Rachael, a Pediatric Sleep Specialist and Kara Ann, a Certified Nutrition Consultant for pregnancy, postpartum and babies as they tackle all things motherhood. Their passion for creating this podcast was fueled through their own experiences parenting against societal norms and the isolation they faced. They wanted to create a community to support and educate moms and leave them feeling empowered. We host weekly episodes where we chat about all things motherhood - from pregnancy thro...

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